Know Your Hair

Hey everyone, I'm back again after a week! I'm sorry it's been a bit of time since my last post but I'm back and with a bang. Divinus Ater has just hit 3,000 views which is amazing and overwhelming. We've also had a cheeky little redesign so I hope you all enjoy.

When I started off my natural hair journey, I enjoyed researching online for helpful tips but I didn't quite understand when people referred to their as '3C' or '4A'. For any of you who may be confused, as I was, as to what those values mean it's a term used in the natural hair world to describe the curl pattern of your hair. Personally, I would describe my hair as 4C as my hair is tightly curled leaving a defined curl pattern. The key to establishing a successful and sustainable hair care regime is to know your hair. Once you know that vital piece of information, it becomes easier to find products that suit your hair type.

This sums up the different hair types making it easy for you to identify.Once you work out what hair type you hair is for example 4C like me, you can now do your research and see what oils, creams and conditioners are best for 4C hair. My hair loves Jamaican Black Castor Oil and Shea Butter and retains an abundance of moisture when used however people with 3C hair may find that Coconut Oil has a better effect.

DON'T BE DRAWN IN BY OTHER PEOPLE'S HAIR LENGTH AND WHAT THEY USE

It is important to realize that whilst other naturalistas on their hair journey's achieve amazing hair growth when using almond oil for example, it doesn't mean you will achieve the same results if you follow exactly what they do. Those people have just found the right products for their hair and are now seeing their hair flourish. As much as we admire those with natural long hair and strive to have our hair at the same length, you mustn't take their blogs/regimes as a Bible that you must abide by to the letter but inside merely take tips that you believe you can add to your hair regime and will aid you on your hair journey. I hope this has been helpful and has helped to clear up any confusion you may have. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or ask on Ask FM. However until the next time, au revoir!